#080809 Hex Color
Sooty depth with quiet authority
Nearly black with a faint ashy cast, #080809 is a dim, neutral hex code that feels serious, secretive, and controlled. Its low lightness creates strong depth for dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, editorial layouts, and bold typography. Use it as a dominant base with warm white or muted burgundy accents, though large areas can feel heavy. White text has about 20:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #080809
What is #080809 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #080809 is rgb(8, 8, 9), in HSL hsl(240, 6%, 3%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 96%.
What colors pair well with #080809?
Pair #080809 with warm white for crisp readability, or use muted burgundy and brushed-metal tones for a softer premium palette, keeping lighter accents controlled so the near-black base stays dominant and the layout avoids a muddy, overly heavy feel.
Is #080809 readable on white or black?
#080809 has a 20.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.